Why you shouldnt rake this weekend Beneath those leaves, bumblebee queens curl up to survive winter. Butterflies overwinter as chrysalises, hidden and still. Beetles and native pollinators take refuge under the leaf blanket. Raking removes their shelter the next generation of spring pollinators. Let the leaves stay. Let life rest. 曆 Zones: Suitable for all temperate regions where pollinators overwinter in leaf litter USDA Zones 39.